Ha Richard

Tessa Muir is a fantastic attorney who helped me navigate a challenging Title IX case. I was accused of writing a note and creating a hostile environment, but thanks to her expertise and tireless dedication, the case was ultimately dismissed by my college. From the start, she was thorough, strategic, and professional. She took the time to understand the specifics of my situation and built a strong defense on my behalf. Her communication skills and attention to detail were key in presenting my side clearly and effectively.

Hui-Yun Li

I highly recommend Tessa Muir for her outstanding work on my Title IX case. Tessa is impressively thorough, detail-oriented, and proactive, staying on top of every detail throughout. Her realistic insights and clear guidance were invaluable, helping me navigate the case smoothly and reach a successful resolution efficiently. Her professionalism and dedication made a challenging process much easier, and I’m grateful for her support from start to finish.

Bonnie

In June I found myself in a situation that required me to find legal counsel. My husband got physical with me following an argument. I ran to our bedroom and called 911 as he put his hand through our door. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s office showed up after what seemed like an eternity. When they attired, my husband met them outside. To date I cannot comprehend what the the deputies were thinking because I was arrested after calling for help. Apparently my husband’s lies convinced her that I assaulted him and my daughter. He even added that I racked a 9mm and “almost” pointed it at him… I was arrested and in jail for the night. I started to panic and was terrified about potentially losing my job and/or licensing through the state in addition to losing my CPL & 2nd amendment rights. I was initially charged with felony felonious assault and a few other things that I do not recall. I started looking & researching who to hire to sort this mess out. Attorneys need to be convincing. I had talked to a dozen of them & all I heard were the same lines- like a salesman working for commission. A few of them sat ok in my stomach. But that was the problem… they were ok. When there is so much on the line mediocre is not what I was willing to accept. I reached out to a trusted attorney that I had worked with previously on a civil matter from Warner Norcross + Judd. He referred me to Michael Bartish. I began digging into reviews & searching for articles about him. I reached out to SBBL Law. It didn’t take long for Michael to return my call. After speaking with Michael over the phone I knew he was the guy. He was direct yet empathetic. He listened to what was important to me and the fears I had. He was reassuring without over promising any sort of result. He never said any of the lines I’d heard from the previous attorneys who seemed to not be genuine. Over the course of about 2 months Michael walked me through the process, explained everything so that I understood. I could feel he was vested in this fight with me from our first court appearance. His presence and confident demeanor brought me peace at some of the most emotional times I had faced in a long time. Michael included me in every aspect of the case and looked to me to make the decisions on plea deals that were offered. He supported my decision to go to trial. He still never promised a winning result but his confidence gave me the confidence to fight this. I had never watched a jury selection. The jurors likely never were jurors before. Watching Michael educate the jurors while assessing their ability to be impartial for the anticipated trial was nothing short of impressive. He has power in his voice & not the sort that’s disrespectful or arrogant. At hearings Michael made clear arguments backed by law. He crushed every move the prosecution attempted. He has passion and speaks with a dominance you only see with true experience. The prosecution ended up dismissing the case because any headway they attempted was shattered by Michael. This was a huge win for us!!! Michael and I joked that it was a bit disappointing not going to trial. Watching him in the courtroom and knowing his abilities I felt it would be a sure win and that it would put the prosecutor in his place even more. If I ever need a defense attorney he 100% will be my guy without hesitation! I would recommend him to anyone needing help with a case.

Bri Case

After searching around Michigan for a good dependable lawyer, I was recommended Heath Lynch from another lawyer. That was the best decision I have ever made by deciding to work with him and his law firm. Communication was great, he was very understanding, and very passionate about what he does. He showed nothing but compassion the entire case. I would recommend him to anybody that is looking for a federal lawyer in the state of Michigan!!!

Jessica Wilbur

My 11 year old Autistic son had a Title IX complaint made against him. I was stressed and confused by the whole incident and process. Tessa was able to walk me through everything and put my mind at ease. She quickly responded to any questions that I had. She fought for my son like he was her own and we received a positive outcome. I would highly recommend Tessa and SBBL!